Retail Associates Summer 2022 - Mt Rushmore National Memorial

COMPANY INTRO:

Join our Retail team at Mount Rushmore National Memorial! Are you enthusiastic about providing exceptional customer service by assisting guests throughout their entire shopping experience? Located in the beautiful Black Hills region of South Dakota, the destination draws more than 3 million tourists per year. We operate the iconic gift shop where you will be able to provide top notch hospitality and welcome guests into a gift shop representing the sheer beauty, peace, and scenic grandeur of Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

As our employee, you receive extremely affordable employee housing, discounted meals, employee discounts to explore other Xanterra properties and a generous benefits program for eligible employees. By working with Xanterra Travel Collection amongst the beauty of Mount Rushmore National Memorial, this is your chance to Live, Work, and Explore in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. 

LOCATION DESCRIPTION:

Mt Rushmore is located in the Black Hills National Forest of western South Dakota. Above dense forests and pristine streams, the Mount Rushmore National Memorial represents a national treasure.

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

We are currently filling multiple Retail Associate positions for our Summer 2022 season, and having limited dormitory and RV sites offers couples a great opportunity to Live, Work, and Explore Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills of Western South Dakota! 

Positions start as early as March 29th and extend until September or October! $12.05/hour.

Benefits include:

-Affordable Employee Meals & Housing!

-50% Discount on Xanterra Lodging

-30% Discount in the Gift Shop

-20% Discount in the Restaurant

-15% Verizon Service/Products Discount

-Black Hills VIP Training Pass Discounts for local attractions

-$350 Referral Bonus

Responsibilities:

• Assist customers in a courteous and knowledgeable manner, answering customers’ questions regarding location, price, and use of merchandise.
• Greet customers on sales floor.
• Operate cash register and obtain payment or credit authorization.
• Wrap or bag merchandise for customers as needed.
• Process returns and exchanges.
• Prepare end-of-shift deposit of payments.
• Stock and restock product as necessary; maintain product displays.
• Take inventory of stock and requisition merchandise from stockroom.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• At least six months of previous cashiering experience. Previous retail experience is preferred.
• Public contact experience with a willingness to courteously interact with a broad cross-section of customers in a high-volume seasonal retail operation.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to properly handle and secure cash and credit cards; basic math skills and ability to make change.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision while maintaining guidelines set by supervisor.
• Ability to stand/walk continuously for eight to ten hours.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to frequently bend down or kneel.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.